Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning claimants' access to medical care in workers' compensation claims, and, in connection therewith, requiring an employer or the employer's insurer to use the division of workers' compensation's utilization standards and changing the mechanism by which a claimant can choose a treating physician.
Bill Summary:
The act requires an employer or the employer's insurer to use the division of workers' compensation's (division) utilization standards when responding to a request for authorization from a treating physician, and, if they do not, the director of the division may deem the services as authorized, reasonable, and necessary and require payment for the services by the employer or the employer's insurer.
The act provides injured workers control over the selection of their primary treating physician in workers' compensation cases, allowing them to choose from any level I or level II accredited physician through the division subject to geographic limitations. The act creates the mechanism by which an injured worker may select the treating physician and requires the employer or insurer to choose the physician when an injured worker is unable or unwilling to select the treating physician.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.017 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.018 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1300, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1300, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2025 | Conference Committee Report | REPASS |
22
AYE
13
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/07/2025 | Conference Committee Report | ADOPT CCR |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/30/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
22
AYE
13
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/29/2025 | Committee of the Whole | ADOPT REPORT |
33
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2025 | Conference Committee Report | REPASS |
41
AYE
24
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/07/2025 | Conference Committee Report | ADOPT |
43
AYE
22
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate Amendments | NOT CNCR |
44
AYE
21
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
39
AYE
25
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
42
AYE
22
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/14/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
38
AYE
25
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 | L.022 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/29/2025 | L.019 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/29/2025 | L.023 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 04/29/2025 | L.021 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/24/2025 | L.018 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 04/24/2025 | L.017 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 04/03/2025 | L.012 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/03/2025 | L.010 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/03/2025 | L.008 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/26/2025 | L.002 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [*] | |
| 03/26/2025 | L.001 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/15/2025 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/15/2025 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/15/2025 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/07/2025 | House | House Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Senate Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass |
| 05/07/2025 | ConfComm | First Conference Committee Result was to Adopt Rerevised w/ Amendments |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Reconsider |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 05/02/2025 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/30/2025 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/24/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/21/2025 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
| 04/14/2025 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/06/2025 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/04/2025 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over to 04/06/2025 - No Amendments |
| 04/03/2025 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/01/2025 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/28/2025 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/26/2025 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/12/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2028 | 442 | Workers' Comp Benefits Proof of Entitlement |